West Coast nationals

Our man on the Left Coast, Jim, Palam, brings us highlights of the 2016 West Coast Kustoms Cruisin' Nationals.
This head-turning annual three-day spectacular in Santa Maria, CA honors the vision and skills of West Coast Kustomizers. Beginning with a Friday night City Cruise and motoring on through Sunday, this popular show featured hundreds of pre-1961 Kustoms and Cruisers. It attracted thousands of visitors to the Santa Maria Fairpark. They enjoyed great food, live music, a swap meet, ...

Harold & Tracy Chapman's ‘Pretty Penny’ ‘33 Ford roadster - a coachbuilt, copper-colored full-fendered masterpiece – named Goodguys 2013 ‘America's Most Beautiful Street Rod.'
The Chapmans accepted the prestigious award in front of a packed house during the Goodguys 27th annual Flowmaster West Coast Nationals - the largest gathering of rods & customs in the West. The win capped off a big year for the roadster that has been shown at all the nation’s biggest events this s...